阿毘曇心論經序
今欲解釋阿毘曇心，利益弟子故。問曰：不須解釋。所以者何？古昔論師已釋阿毘曇心利益弟子，故不須釋。答曰：不然，應須解釋。所以者何？古昔論師雖釋阿毘曇心，太廣太略，彼未學者迷惑煩勞，無由能取。我今離於廣略，但光顯修多羅自性，是故須釋。問曰：何故釋阿毘曇心利益弟子耶？答曰：彼中已說不顛倒法相，釋不顛倒法相令彼覺悟真實，是故離諸過惡生諸功德，得勇猛第一義利。問曰：若如是者，隨意解釋。答曰：我當解釋。但諸師造論以吉為初，一切吉中三寶最勝。是故本師為顯三寶少分功德故，於論初先說此偈。
Now, I wish to explain the *Abhidharma-hṛdaya* for the benefit of disciples.
Question: There is no need for explanation. Why? Because the ancient masters have already explained the *Abhidharma-hṛdaya* for the benefit of disciples, so no further explanation is required.
Answer: That is not so—an explanation is indeed necessary. Why? Although the ancient masters explained the *Abhidharma-hṛdaya*, their explanations were either too extensive or too brief. Those who have not yet studied it become confused and weary, unable to grasp its meaning. Now, I will avoid both extremes of length and brevity, and simply illuminate the true nature of the sutras. Therefore, an explanation is needed.
Question: Why explain the *Abhidharma-hṛdaya* for the benefit of disciples?
Answer: It presents the correct characteristics of phenomena without distortion. Explaining these correct characteristics helps disciples awaken to the truth, thereby freeing them from faults, cultivating virtues, and attaining the supreme benefit of courage in the ultimate truth.
Question: If that is the case, then explain as you see fit.
Answer: I shall explain. However, masters composing treatises often begin with auspicious words. Among all auspicious things, the Three Jewels are the most supreme. Therefore, to reveal even a small portion of the virtues of the Three Jewels, our original teacher placed this verse at the beginning of the treatise.
阿毘曇心論經卷第一
法勝論大德優波扇多釋
高齊天竺三藏那連提耶舍譯(六卷成部)